Lakers' Luka Doncic Suffers Left Hamstring Injury in Blowout Loss

All-Star guard to undergo MRI on Friday after leaving game against Thunder

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the player's body and movement on the court.Luka Doncic's hamstring injury leaves the Lakers in a precarious position as they battle for playoff positioning.Oklahoma City Today

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring during Thursday night's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Doncic will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the injury.

Why it matters

Doncic is the NBA's leading scorer this season, averaging over 30 points per game. Any significant injury to the Lakers' best player could have major implications for the team's playoff hopes as they battle for positioning in the Western Conference.

The details

Redick said Doncic first experienced issues with the hamstring in the first half of the game. The Lakers' medical staff tended to Doncic during halftime, but he was unable to return to the court in the second half as the Thunder cruised to a 42-point victory.

  • Doncic suffered the hamstring injury during the first half of Thursday night's game against the Thunder.
  • Doncic will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring on Friday.

The players

Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers' All-Star guard and the NBA's leading scorer this season.

JJ Redick

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Lakers' opponent on Thursday night, who handed them a blowout 139-97 defeat.

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What they’re saying

“Luka had an issue with the hamstring in the first half and our medical staff tended to him at halftime, but he was unable to return.”

— JJ Redick, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers

What’s next

Doncic will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring on Friday to determine the severity of the injury and a timeline for his return.

The takeaway

This injury to Luka Doncic, the Lakers' best player and the NBA's leading scorer, could be a major setback for the team as they fight for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The results of Doncic's MRI on Friday will be crucial in determining the Lakers' path forward.